Paul Hudrick
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Paul Hudrick
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· Oct 29
The Maxey-Edgecombe backcourt is ushering in an era of joy
The Sixers are undefeated and playing entertaining basketball every night. The biggest reason: the backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
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Who knows what happens the rest of the season. No need to overanalyze roles or touches or minutes. Enjoy the ride right now.
Sixers have somehow lost Jalen Johnson on multiple possessions. He's made them pay. Hell of a player.
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Sixers have somehow lost Jalen Johnson on multiple possessions. He's made them pay. Hell of a player.
A 6 p.m. start goes to double overtime. Just can't have nice things.
December 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A 6 p.m. start goes to double overtime. Just can't have nice things.
Tyrese Maxey has been spectacular in the fourth and OT. Just willing this team. Hell of a block by Dominick Barlow on Johnson on the other end.
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Tyrese Maxey has been spectacular in the fourth and OT. Just willing this team. Hell of a block by Dominick Barlow on Johnson on the other end.
Nick Nurse is being physically restrained from the officials after he didn't get a timeout called in the waning seconds. Overtime. What a fun game.
December 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Nick Nurse is being physically restrained from the officials after he didn't get a timeout called in the waning seconds. Overtime. What a fun game.
Holy shit, Tyrese Maxey
December 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Holy shit, Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey has struggled tonight, but he's singlehandedly keeping the Sixers in this thing.
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Tyrese Maxey has struggled tonight, but he's singlehandedly keeping the Sixers in this thing.
And a horrendous start to the fourth quarter. Sixers' offense was rough to close the third. It's carried over.
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
And a horrendous start to the fourth quarter. Sixers' offense was rough to close the third. It's carried over.
BREAKING: The Sixers have won a third quarter. Great minutes from Quentin Grimes (who buried a three late in the period) and Adem Bona. Sixers up 89-83.
December 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
BREAKING: The Sixers have won a third quarter. Great minutes from Quentin Grimes (who buried a three late in the period) and Adem Bona. Sixers up 89-83.
The Sixers' offensive process against a pretty good defensive team has been impressive. The ball is moving and a lot of good-to-great passes.
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Sixers' offensive process against a pretty good defensive team has been impressive. The ball is moving and a lot of good-to-great passes.
VJ Edgecombe checking back in.
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
VJ Edgecombe checking back in.
Dominick Barlow is such a great fit for this team. Doesn't need to score, doesn't even really need the ball. He defends, he rebounds, he's a good passer and cutter. Ideal glue guy.
December 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Dominick Barlow is such a great fit for this team. Doesn't need to score, doesn't even really need the ball. He defends, he rebounds, he's a good passer and cutter. Ideal glue guy.
Fwiw Edgecombe is sitting on the bench.
Quentin Grimes is starting the second half for VJ Edgecombe. We'll see if we learn more.
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Fwiw Edgecombe is sitting on the bench.
Quentin Grimes is starting the second half for VJ Edgecombe. We'll see if we learn more.
December 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Quentin Grimes is starting the second half for VJ Edgecombe. We'll see if we learn more.
Really entertaining first half here. The Tyrese Maxey vs. Dyson Daniels matchup has been a treat. Sixers up 58-57 thanks to a pair of Maxey free throws.
December 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Really entertaining first half here. The Tyrese Maxey vs. Dyson Daniels matchup has been a treat. Sixers up 58-57 thanks to a pair of Maxey free throws.
Quentin Grimes took a nasty spill and came up grabbing his neck. He was removed from the game for concussion protocol.
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Quentin Grimes took a nasty spill and came up grabbing his neck. He was removed from the game for concussion protocol.
The ball movement has also been solid tonight against a tough and long Hawks team. Been a fun one to watch thus far.
This is one of the stronger defensive efforts we've seen from the Sixers this season. Atlanta being ice cold has helped, but still a solid effort.
November 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The ball movement has also been solid tonight against a tough and long Hawks team. Been a fun one to watch thus far.
This is one of the stronger defensive efforts we've seen from the Sixers this season. Atlanta being ice cold has helped, but still a solid effort.
November 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This is one of the stronger defensive efforts we've seen from the Sixers this season. Atlanta being ice cold has helped, but still a solid effort.
Looks like Nick Nurse is matching Dominick Barlow and Jalen Johnson's minutes.
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Looks like Nick Nurse is matching Dominick Barlow and Jalen Johnson's minutes.
And he hits a timely one to break the skid. Offense was sputtering a bit, but Grimes' three puts the Sixers up 29-25 after one. Hawks are 0-of-9 from deep.
Quentin Grimes' last successful 3-pointer was on Nov. 23, versus the Miami Heat at Q2 3:14.
Starting 0-1 3PT tonight, he has missed his last 14 attempts from long range since then.
Starting 0-1 3PT tonight, he has missed his last 14 attempts from long range since then.
November 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
And he hits a timely one to break the skid. Offense was sputtering a bit, but Grimes' three puts the Sixers up 29-25 after one. Hawks are 0-of-9 from deep.
George stays in. Had a long first stint in Brooklyn as well.
Things have been a little clunky with a new-look lineup, but you can certainly see the potential. Sixers up 14-11. Joel Embiid and Paul George might come out here.
November 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
George stays in. Had a long first stint in Brooklyn as well.
Things have been a little clunky with a new-look lineup, but you can certainly see the potential. Sixers up 14-11. Joel Embiid and Paul George might come out here.
November 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Things have been a little clunky with a new-look lineup, but you can certainly see the potential. Sixers up 14-11. Joel Embiid and Paul George might come out here.
Andre Drummond also available tonight.
November 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Andre Drummond also available tonight.
Sixers starters vs. Atlanta:
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Paul George
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Paul George
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Sixers starters vs. Atlanta:
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Paul George
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Paul George
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid is warming up. He’s still listed as questionable.
November 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Joel Embiid is warming up. He’s still listed as questionable.
Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond are going through their pregame warmups. Status to come, per Nick Nurse.
November 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond are going through their pregame warmups. Status to come, per Nick Nurse.